Clay Bailey

Clay Bailey says, "Lakeland’s reintroduced leadership class models the success stories of many suburban government programs."

Clay Bailey: “While the rising cost of sanitation collection in Germantown should be expected, the increase should translate to more attentive service.”

Clay Bailey says: “What was once a simple Fourth of July with fireworks on a single day has stretched into a week-long celebration with aerial displays across the dark suburban skies.”

Redistricting for Mississippi has similar debates to Tennessee but will take longer to resolve.

Clay Bailey says: "Mayor Mike Palazzolo announced this week that he is retiring from service in Germantown. But is another office a possibility?"

Walmart may soon take to the skies over Bartlett and start a new drone delivery demonstration.

Opponents to a signficant increase in Germantown sanitation services take a silent approach to voicing their opinions this time.

After two years in limbo, Ramble on Summer seems to be moving ahead, bringing another piece to the development on U.S. 70 in Bartlett.

Josh Verma made it to the national spelling bee for the third straight year. Even though he was eliminated this week, the Farmington Elementary student deserves notice.

Clay Bailey: As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider.